Emerging Player Award in IPL: Full List from 2008-22

Emerging Player Award List in IPL

The Emerging Player Award in the Indian Premier League is an accolade given to young and promising players who have made a significant impact in the tournament.

The award recognizes the potential and talent of young players and provides them with the motivation and recognition they need to continue performing at their best.

The Emerging Player Award is a prestigious honour and winning it is a testament to the player’s hard work, dedication, and talent.

Let’s look at the list of winners of the emerging players’ award in IPL.

Complete list of winners of emerging players awards in IPL(2008-22)

Here are the winners of the Emerging Player Award in IPL from 2008 to 2022:

YearPlayerTeam
2008Shreevats GoswamiRoyal Challengers Bangalore
2009Rohit SharmaDeccan Chargers
2010Saurabh TiwaryMumbai Indians
2011Iqbal AbdullaKolkata Knight Riders
2012Mandeep SinghKings XI Punjab
2013Sanju SamsonRajasthan Royals
2014Axar PatelKings XI Punjab
2015Shreyas IyerDelhi Daredevils
2016Mustafizur RahmanSunrisers Hyderabad
2017Basil ThampiGujarat Lions
2018Rishabh PantDelhi Daredevils
2019Shubman GillKolkata Knight Riders
2020Devdutt PadikkalRoyal Challengers Bangalore
2021Ruturaj GaikwadChennai Super Kings
2022Umran MalikSunrisers Hyderabad

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Let’s dive into each player who won the Emerging Player Award in IPL from 2008 to 2022:

1. Shreevats Goswami (2008) 

Goswami is a wicket-keeper batsman who played for Royal Challengers Award. He scored 1 half century and effected 5 dismissals in the 2008 IPL season, which bagged him the Emerging Player award. 

However, he never quite lived up to the promise of his debut season and has only played a handful of matches in the IPL since then.

2. Rohit Sharma (2009) 

Rohit Sharma is a top-order batsman and the current captain of Mumbai Indians. He played for Deccan Chargers in the 2009 IPL season and scored 362 runs at an average of 27.84. 

He has since become one of the most successful batsmen in IPL history, scoring over 5000 runs and leading Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles.

3. Saurabh Tiwary (2010) 

He is a left-handed middle-order batsman who played for Mumbai Indians in the 2010 IPL season. He scored 419 runs in 16 matches, including three half-centuries. 

Saurabh Tiwary has since played for several other IPL teams but has struggled to consistently perform at the same level.

4. Iqbal Abdulla (2011) 

Abdulla is a left-arm spinner and lower-order batsman who played for Kolkata Knight Riders. He played an important role in KKR’s title-winning campaign in 2012, taking 16 wickets in 15 matches. 

5. Mandeep Singh (2012) 

Mandeep Singh is a top-order batsman from Punjab who played for Kings XI Punjab in the 2012 IPL season. 

He scored 432 runs at an average of 27.00, including three half-centuries. He has since played for several other IPL teams. 

6. Sanju Samson (2013) 

He is a wicket-keeper batsman from Kerala who played for Rajasthan Royals in the 2013 IPL season. He scored 206 runs at an average of 25.75, including two half-centuries. 

Sanju Samson has since become a regular member of the Rajasthan Royals team.

7. Axar Patel (2014)

Axar Patel is a left-arm spinner and lower-order batsman from Gujarat who played for Kings XI Punjab in the 2014 IPL season. 

He took 17 wickets in 17 matches, playing an important role in KXIP’s run to the final. He has since played for Delhi Daredevils and has taken over 100 wickets in the IPL.

8. Shreyas Iyer (2015) 

Shreyas Iyer is a top-order batsman, currently part of Kolkata Knight Riders. He played for Delhi Daredevils in the 2015 IPL season and scored 439 runs at an average of 33.77, including four half-centuries. 

He has since become a regular in the Indian team and has scored 2776 runs in the IPL.

9. Mustafizur Rahman (2016) 

He is a left-arm seamer from Bangladesh who played for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2016 IPL season. He took 17 wickets in 16 matches, playing an important role in SRH’s title-winning campaign. 

Mustafizur Rahman has since played for Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals in the IPL.

10. Basil Thampi (2017) 

Basil Thampi is a right-arm fast bowler from Kerala who played for Gujarat Lions in the 2017 IPL season. 

He took 12 wickets in 11 matches  and won the Emerging Player Award in 2017.

11. Rishabh Pant (2018) 

He is a wicket-keeper batsman who played for Delhi Capitals in the 2019 IPL season. He scored 684 runs in 14 matches at an average of 52.62 including 5 half-centuries. 

Rishabh Pant has since become a regular member of the Indian team and has scored 2838 runs in the IPL.

12. Shubman Gill (2019) 

Gill is a top-order batsman from Punjab who played for Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2019 IPL season. He scored 276 runs in 14 matches, including three half-centuries. Gill has since become a regular in the Indian team.

13. Devdutt Padikkal (2020) 

He is a top-order batsman who played for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2020 IPL season. 

He scored 473 runs in 15 matches, including five half-centuries, becoming the first uncapped Indian player to score 400 or more runs in their debut IPL season.

14. Ruturaj Gaikwad (2021) 

Ruturaj Gaikwad is a top-order batsman who played for Chennai Super Kings in the 2021 IPL season. He scored 635 runs in 16 matches with a highest score of 101.

Gaikwad’s performances helped CSK reach the playoffs after a disappointing season in 2020.

15. Umran Malik (2022)

Umran Malik has etched his name as the fastest bowler in India and stunned the fans with his speed and outstanding performance in the 2022 IPL season. 

Umran ended his IPL 2022 campaign on a high note, having taken a total of 22 wickets in 14 matches.

Conclusion

The Emerging Player Award in the Indian Premier League recognizes the outstanding performances of young and upcoming players in the tournament. 

It highlights the importance of giving young players opportunities to showcase their skills and potential on the big stage.

Let’s see who will win the emerging player award in 2023!

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

1. What is the eligibility criteria for the Emerging Player Award in the IPL?

To be eligible for the Emerging Player Award in the IPL, a player must be born on or after 1 April 1994 and should have played no more than 25 IPL matches.

2. Who won the first Emerging Player Award in the IPL?

The first Emerging Player Award in the IPL was won by Shreevats Goswami of the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2008.

3. How is the winner of the Emerging Player Award selected in the IPL?

The winner of the Emerging Player Award in the IPL is selected by a panel of experts who evaluate the performances of all eligible players throughout the season.

4. Can a player win the Emerging Player Award more than once in the IPL?

No, a player can only win the Emerging Player Award once in the IPL.

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